Price and value are almost always a disappontment for the owners. Millions of machines were made 100 years ago by many companies. Most were well protected because they cost a great deal of the family income. That is why Singer became such a name selling on installmets. Singer is well known, Damascus not so much. Your location and market will vary. I've passed on many working treadle machines for $50.00. Condition and special features will change prices, too. I have one in the pipeline about to begiven to me.